Mission 30
Ace Combat 8 Mission 30: Song of Wings — Operation Showdown
Mission 30 — Song of Wings (Operation Showdown). Finale — protect escort perfectly for the medal; kill swarm dispensers early for Tegimen. Ace note: Tegimen (F-22A).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Song of Wings
- Operation: Showdown
- Number: Mission 30 / 30
- Mission medal: Intercept all threats to the escort target.
Objectives & approach
Finale — protect escort perfectly for the medal; kill swarm dispensers early for Tegimen. Spoiler-light tactics only here; story beats on ending explained.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Tegimen (F-22A): destroy 3+ submarine-launched swarm missile dispensers before missiles release.
Named aces need Veteran+. Finish the mission after the kill. Full table: hidden aces.
S-rank tips
- Replay in Free Mission with a role-matched jet and dual SP weapons.
- Farm high-value TGTs early; don’t waste the clock on low-point leftovers until you’re near the threshold.
- On Ace, expect tighter enemy fire — use Cover and terrain, rearm if the map allows mid-mission landings.
Story spoiler warning
Late-game sorties. For narrative spoilers see ending explained; this page stays tactics-focused.
People also ask
What is Mission 30 called?
Song of Wings — Operation Showdown.
How do I get the mission medal?
Intercept all threats to the escort target.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 29 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 30 Song of Wings. Also: Operation Showdown, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.